Women, Did you Know?

Hormones Can Negatively Impact Your Smile. There are different times of your life that will impact the health of your smile. An increase or surge in hormones can increase your risk of dental problems. Hormones, estrogen and progesterone, can cause more blood flow to your gums. This increased blood flow can then increase sensitivity, and research shows that women are more sensitive about the bacteria and plaque that is around the teeth during an increase in hormones. This can then cause your gums to bleed or be swollen.

Once your gums begin to bleed or become swollen, it can be more difficult for you to get your teeth health back on track. Over time problems that are left untreated can increase the risk of periodontal disease, broken or missing teeth. The amount of money it takes to fix a smile that has missing teeth is more than preventative care to keep your smile healthy. While there is nothing you can do to control the hormone surges, you can prevent problems from arising by taking extra care of your smile.

Don’t spend time worried about whether a hormone increase is impacting you, instead focus on having and keeping a healthy smile. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team for more information.

5 Ways To Protect Your Smile From Hormones

In last week’s post, we discussed how susceptible your smile is during an increase in hormones. When there is a surge in progesterone or estrogen, it can increase your risk of dental problems including periodontal disease, missing teeth and damaged gums. While you cannot control the hormones in your body, follow these 5 steps to keep your smile healthy no matter what is going on in your body.

1.    Brush and floss regularly. This is the only way to keep plaque from building up on your teeth and bacteria from going haywire in your mouth.

2.    Schedule and go to your regular dental check-ups. Dr. Strutz and her team are able to evaluate your oral health before you experience major problems when she is able to see her patients regularly.

3.    Eat fruits and vegetables daily. They can help keep your smile healthy in between brushing and flossing.

4.    Drink water throughout your day. Helping to stay hydrated can ensure that food is rinsed from your gums in between brushing.

5.    Get problems taken care of right away. If your gums are swollen or bleeding don’t wait to get the help you need.

For more information on hormones and how they impact your smile, contact Dr.Judy Strutz and her team.